Experiences Of Teachers Handling Students With Difficulty In Displaying Interpersonal Behavior
Liezel R. Tabanao R. Tabanao
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Abstract
AbstractThis qualitative study aims to examine the experiences of teachers in handling learners with difficulty in interpersonal behavior. Understanding these adaptations is crucial for developing effective teaching strategies that meet current and future educational demands. Based on empirical studies published from 2020 to 2023, the review aims to showcase successful strategies for phenomenological research. Interviews were used to describe themes and identify teachersexperiences, challenges, perceptions, and strategies. The results of the study reveal three themes. The first theme is the TeachersExperiences, which encompasses opportunities and satisfaction, complications and challenges, confusion and problems, adjustments and lack of motivation, difficulties, divided attention, and academic transitions. Meanwhile, the Coping Mechanisms employed by teachers which includes seeking inspiration, facing challenges, using eclecticism, performing duties, demonstrating altruism, and implementing collaboration. The final issue is the Perspectives shared by teachers, which includes themes such as professionalism, performance in the new context, studentsneeds, work-life balance, innovative language teaching methods, and broad perspectives. The study highlights the importance of educational programs in Filipino and provides suggestions for improving instruction methods in Filipino schools in handling learners with interpersonal behavior.Keywords: Teaching, students with interpersonal behavior, teaching strategies, qualitative study
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Copyright © 2025 Liezel R. Tabanao. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.